Who is this choice relevant to?

Buyer looking for a cocoa flavour

You’re specifically looking for a currant bun with cocoa or chocolate for your colleagues, rather than relying on the word ‘dark’ on the pack.

Person in charge of office supplies

You’re buying for a kitchen area, meeting or team get-together, and considering portions per pack and what to do with any leftover buns.

Colleague or buyer comparing labels

You want to check the ingredients, nutritional information or allergens before sharing a snack with others.

What should you look for when buying?

Start by deciding whether cocoa is essential. Then compare the pack size and portions with how much you expect to use at the office, and check the nutritional information and allergens on the current label.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Cocoa or chocolate Read the ingredients list. If a high cocoa content is essential, check the stated percentage or a specific product specification too. If cocoa flavour is the reason I’m buying something for my colleagues, I don’t want to rely on a dark-sounding name. For around 31% of consumers, that confirmed flavour is the top priority.
Portions and stock Compare the number and size of buns per pack with the number of people eating. If you plan to store them for longer, check the freezing instructions for the product you choose. For a meeting or shared supplies, I want to be able to serve portions without unnecessary leftovers. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this kind of planning.
Wholemeal and fibre Check that the product is labelled wholemeal and compare fibre content on the same basis, such as per 100 g. When choosing between a standard and a wholemeal option, I want to be able to compare the nutritional information. This is the first consideration for around 23% of consumers.
Allergens Check the allergen information and warnings about possible traces on the current pack. If colleagues are sharing the pack, I need to know which allergens matter to them before serving. This check is a priority for around 15% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘dark’ means a high cocoa content

    The ingredients lists for the standard PLUS currant buns examined don’t mention cocoa or chocolate. So a search term or dark-coloured packaging doesn’t tell you whether a bun meets your flavour requirements.

    Check the current ingredients list, and ask for a specific cocoa percentage if that figure is what determines your choice.

  • Buying a large pack without a plan for leftovers

    Four large buns, eight regular buns and nine mini buns provide different numbers of portions to share. If the pack doesn’t suit how much you’ll use, you may have some left over.

    Choose a size that suits the number of people eating. If you want to freeze the buns, follow only the instructions on the pack you’ve chosen.

  • Treating online product information as definitive

    Ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change. This is particularly important if you’re sharing the buns with colleagues who need to check for allergens.

    Before buying or serving, read the label on the pack you’re actually using.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

The range includes various currant bun and muesli bun products, including mini and longer-lasting options.

  • The different sizes make it possible to compare portions across the range.
  • Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the current packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists a pack of six regular raisin and currant buns, as well as a pack of nine mini raisin and currant buns labelled wholemeal.

  • For the regular option, Jumbo lists 2,8 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • For the mini wholemeal option, compare the nutritional information on the current pack. The word ‘wholemeal’ alone doesn’t tell you the fibre content.

PLUS

PLUS lists, among other options, four giant currant and raisin buns per pack and eight buns in its ‘tasty for longer’ variety.

  • For the pack of eight, PLUS says you can freeze the buns at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month.
  • The ingredients lists for the white wheat, raisin and currant buns examined don’t mention cocoa or chocolate.

ALDI

ALDI lists raisin and currant buns in a pack of six.

  • The stated number of buns helps you plan portions to share.
  • Check the pack if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.

Lidl

Lidl lists currant buns in packs of six as an in-store product.

  • The number per pack is useful when planning how much to buy for your team.
  • Check the current packaging in store for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens.

Bolletje

Bolletje offers breakfast and snack products in various categories, including crackers, crispbakes and breakfast cereals.

  • If you’re also considering other types of office snacks, you can browse each product category separately.
  • Don’t assume that a cocoa or chocolate product in another category is a currant bun.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ‘dark’ on currant buns mean they contain a lot of cocoa?

No. The term alone doesn’t confirm an ingredient or cocoa content. The ingredients lists for the standard PLUS currant buns examined don’t mention cocoa or chocolate. For another variety, read the current label and check a specific percentage if a high cocoa content is a condition of your purchase.

Which currant buns can I keep if we don’t eat them all in one day at the office?

Choose a product with storage or freezing instructions that suit your plans. For its pack of eight ‘tasty for longer’ currant buns, PLUS says you can freeze them at home on the day of purchase and use them within one month. Don’t assume the same instructions apply to other buns.

Should I check for allergens in currant buns for my colleagues?

Yes. If you’re sharing snacks, check the current packaging for allergens that are relevant to your colleagues. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority describes the labelling of 14 allergens. Check any warnings about possible traces too, rather than relying only on older online product information.